Byron Moreno Passes Away at 58
Former Referee Involved in Controversial 2002 World Cup Match
Sudden Death Stuns Soccer Community
Byron Moreno, the Ecuadorian referee who officiated Italy's controversial elimination from the 2002 World Cup, has passed away at the age of 58. The news sent shockwaves through the soccer community, as Moreno's legacy had been forever marred by the match's outcome.
The match, played between Italy and South Korea in the second round of the tournament, saw Moreno make several questionable decisions that ultimately favored the host nation. His handling of the game raised suspicions of corruption, and he was subsequently banned by FIFA for life.
Moreno's death comes as a surprise, as he had reportedly been in good health. The cause of death is still unknown, and the soccer world mourns the loss of a figure whose actions forever tainted the beautiful game.
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